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WIRED
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- WIRED
Lelo's Dot Is Surprisingly My New Favorite Vibrator
I didn't expect 2025 to be the year that my longtime favorite vibrator would be replaced, but here we are. The winner of such a regal spot in my bedside table drawer? The Lelo Dot, a clitoral pinpoint vibrator. I've come across a few pinpoint vibrators in my life as a sex toy reviewer, but I usually dismissed them mostly based on looks: pokey, aggressive, and somewhat medieval. In most cases, the pinpoint was made of hard ABS plastic, making it even more uninviting. It's here that the Dot immediately stood out against other pinpoint vibrators with its super-soft and flexible silicone. Being able to easily move the pinpoint with my fingers made it more welcoming, too. Precise Vibes Courtesy of Lelo From the moment the precision tip touched my clitoris, I knew I was dealing with something far different from other vibrators. While traditional vibrators, like wands, bullets, and G-spot vibrators, diffuse vibrations so they travel in waves across and/or inside the vulva, that wasn't happening with the Dot. Because of the tip, the vibrations are precise, meaning you can explore the glans of the clitoris in an intimate way that you just can't with vibrators that have bigger heads. If you thought that every part of your glans experiences pleasure in the same way, then you're in for a treat—it doesn't. For example, I've learned that the most sensitive part of my glans is the upper left area that's closest to the prepuce, also known as the clitoral hood. When I use toys, I know that if I angle the vibrators, no matter how big the head, so that the majority of the pressure and intensity is on that area, that's what feels best for me. When you reduce the head size down so it's just a point, as is the case with the Dot's design, then you can focus on that one itty-bitty spot, giving you more to discover in sensations. You're not just stimulating the vulva and its money spot, the clitoris—you can stimulate the money spots within the money spot, increasing pleasure exponentially. Having so much control over such a small and extremely sensitive area allowed me to experience orgasms in a new and more intense way, and the Dot also makes multiple orgasms easier to achieve. There's something about pinpoint stimulation that leaves the body craving more, so you succumb to that desire and give it more. Orgasm after orgasm, like I'd never had with a traditional vibrator, made me ever-so briefly concerned. So far, I've managed to live my entire life without any addictions, but with the Dot, I couldn't help but wonder, 'Am I going to turn into Charlotte York? Is the Dot to me what the Rabbit was to her? Have I finally found a vice with which I'll need to grapple?' I've only had the Lelo Dot for almost a month so far, so it's hard to say. But if ever there were a vibrator that would lead me down a road of obsession and lust, the Dot is it. Near Perfect for Those With Vulvas Courtesy of Lelo While the precision is certainly the best part about the Dot, it has other features that make it a must-have for those with vulvas. Like the majority of Lelo toys, it's 100 percent waterproof, has a run time of two hours (which takes two hours of charging to get there), and is USB rechargeable. Note, though, that only one end of the included charging cable is USB-A. The connector that goes into the Dot is a barrel charger, which isn't as convenient as USB-C.
WIRED
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- WIRED
Familiar's Nebula Is a Thrusting Dildo That's Scary Powerful
Familiar is a new woman-founded sex toy company that launched earlier this year, and it only sells three sex toys at the moment. None of them are what I'd call standard fare—there's the Aurora, a dual G-spot and clitoral stimulator with an alien-like shape, and the Orbit, a wand vibrator with a unique round ball head. But the Nebula intrigued me the most. Unlike most vibrators that come assembled, the Nebula is so big—even bigger than the Le Wand Dive, by a little over four inches in length—that it came in two pieces. It also came with a small (and matching!) remote control, a magnetic proprietary charging cable, and a wall/floor mount. The key selling point is in the name—it can thrust like a sex machine thanks to its telescopic mechanism. Not for the Faint of Heart Courtesy of Familiar The upper half of the Nebula is made of high-quality silicone, while the bottom half, which doesn't go into the body, is made of ABS plastic. It took two hours to fully charge the Nebula, from which you only get up to 50 minutes of run time. That's a bit surprising, because Familiar claims the battery can last for hours. When it was ready to go, I noticed how loud this vibrating dildo is. The kind of loud that would give you a hard time keeping your sex toy use under wraps from your roommates. If you don't try to muffle the sound with a blanket or music, your roommate might think you're doing some sort of construction in your room. I live alone, so it doesn't bother me, but it's something to consider for those who don't. I need clitoral stimulation to orgasm, so I knew if I wanted to fully enjoy the Nebula, I'd need to bring in reinforcements—I had a bullet vibrator on the nightstand ready to go. Although Familiar calls the Nebula a telescopic thrust dildo, I didn't realize just how, well, for lack of a better word, thrusty things were going to get. Despite it having 10 vibrations and 10 thrust modes, I never dared to go past the seventh intensity based on all the rattling and shaking that was going on in my body, my bed, and the thin walls of my apartment. The shape of the Nebula isn't conducive to G-spot stimulation. It's too straight and missing the slight curve that many other internal vibrators have. When it accidentally rolled off the bed after I switched positions, it kept going. Meaning, I stood up to see my thrusting dildo heading for the door like an inchworm on a mission. The damn thing is so powerful that it didn't stop until it hit a wall. For Deep-Penetration Lovers Courtesy of Familiar While the Nebula is enjoyable for what it is and will come in handy during partnered play, if you're someone who needs clitoral stimulation, then this isn't going to do it without an additional vibrator added to the equation. The Nebula is powerful, can be used by anyone who loves deep penetration, and has an incredibly simple-to-use remote control. It's just not for the faint of heart. It's so big and aggressive in its thrusting that it might feel like overkill, though there are likely lots of people who will like that sensation. The Nebula comes with a wall mount that's so sturdy that, for the first time in my life, I didn't fear an injury to myself or the wall. It can easily be mounted to the floor if you prefer to ride your dildo while being thrusted, although do be careful. The Nebula is big enough that, if you have a vulva, you can accidentally bruise your cervix if you throw caution to the wind and go buck wild on it. For a new company, Familiar is off to a great start. It has created a line of quality silicone products, and I'm excited to see where it goes next. If you love to feel like you're being pounded like there's no tomorrow, then grab your favorite water-based lube (seriously, you'll need lube for this bad boy), and go forth and conquer. Just keep in mind, only the silicone part is waterproof, so there's no bathtub fun to be had here.
The Independent
7 days ago
- General
- The Independent
Best vibrators, tested by an expert to help you climax
If you've ever experienced decision fatigue while trying to shop, you're not alone. There are thousands of options for just about everything these days, including vibrators. Although it's more common than ever to own a sex toy nowadays, they can be expensive, so investing in the wrong one can sometimes feel disappointing. Factor in the sheer overwhelm of buying your first toy, and things don't look promising – especially when there are seemingly endless styles of sex toy to choose from, each offering different types of vibration, various ergonomics and special features. However, there are lots of ways to narrow down what you want. Lovehoney's resident sex expert, Annabelle Knight, says, 'When it comes to choosing your first sex toy – or even just adding a new one to your collection – the best place to begin is with your body and your pleasure preferences. Think about what kind of stimulation you naturally gravitate toward during solo play or with a partner. Do you love external clitoral stimulation? If so, then a bullet vibrator, clitoral suction toy, or wand might be your perfect match. If you enjoy penetration or G-spot play, look for curved internal or rabbit vibrators that combine clitoral and internal sensations.' For example, you won't need a rumbly mains-powered vibe if you live in a house share or you're sensitive to touch, and if you don't enjoy penetration when you masturbate, a rabbit vibrator might not be your bag. At the moment, the best option is probably The Oh Collective chi, but there are lots of other sex toys that might be better suited to your needs. To help you find the right product for you, a team of experts and I have tried some of the best options on the market to find body-safe, sustainable, and discreet vibrators. How I tested vibrators The criteria for selecting an ultimate list of vibrators is pretty detailed. Obviously, the toy has to have a decent set of speeds and vibration settings, but it also has to have great battery life, and it must be made of body-safe materials that are easy to clean and care for. I tested every product to the following criteria: Material: The material of a toy is very important because a quality toy should be body-safe. Cheap toys from unlabelled brands might be made of materials that aren't considered safe for internal use in this country, so I only tested products from trusted brands. I also assessed hand feel, softness and whether the material was waterproof and easy to clean. Speeds and settings: These days, you'd expect a toy to offer at least a few different speeds, so I made sure each vibrator had a good range of settings. Sustainability credentials: Sex toys are a great way to connect with your body and feel closer to a partner, but they're also one of the worst offenders when it comes to plastic and silicone ending up in landfill because so few can be recycled. If a product is made from recycled or recyclable materials or if it's versatile and customisable, I noted this and awarded extra points. Extra features: Additional features like travel locks, carry cases, and unique tech meant a higher score for each of these products, and I took all the extras into account in my analysis. Noise level: I also took note of decibels at the highest setting for each toy to see which scored highest. Some were much louder than others, so if this matters to you, read on to find out which ones were quietest. Ease of use: I also tested for weight, ease of use with regards to button placement, charging time, run time and ergonomics. Why you can trust IndyBest reviews Emilie Lavinia is The Independent 's fitness and wellbeing editor and, along with reviewing and reporting on the best wellness gadgets for more than a decade, Emilie is also an accredited sex educator and intimacy coach. When it comes to sex tech, she's an expert at spotting a quality product and has all the insight you'll ever need when it comes to toys and accessories of this kind. Together with Annabelle Knight's expert insights, this is the definitive list of quality toys that ticks every box. The best vibrators of 2025:
WIRED
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- WIRED
Le Wand's Dive Is One of My Favorite Sex Toys of the Year
I once had a boyfriend who, after watching me orgasm so quickly and so strongly with a vibrator, looked at me mournfully and said, 'Now women will never need men again.' We were both 25 at the time and inexperienced, and not just sexually. I haven't thought about him or that conversation in years, but after the new Le Wand Dive brought me to orgasm pretty much on contact, the memory came back to me. He was right, after all: No one with a vulva needs a man for anything, especially a clitoral orgasm. My favorite bullet vibrator is the Le Wand Deux, so I have plenty of experience with the company's sex toys, but nothing could have prepared me for the Dive. Off-the-Charts Intense Courtesy of Le Wand When I first encounter a vibrator, I always go through the vibration intensities in my hand before anything else. While testing a vibrator against your nose is the best way to figure out if the settings are strong enough (or too strong) for your clitoral satisfaction, I've tried so many vibrators that I can gauge their strength fairly well with a grip. I do this as a way to give myself a heads up as to just how powerful something is before I use it on my clitoris. Maybe the other wands I have in my collection have exhausted themselves with time and use, but when I cranked the Dive to its top intensity (there are 10), the vibrations were so strong that I could feel them up my arm, across my chest, and into my jaw. Even 20 minutes after this brief test round, my hand was still feeling the effects and struggling to shake the tingling away. I tend to be a glutton for high-intensity vibrators on my vulva, so I'm so happy I did this first. With this necessary information about its power in mind, I eased my way into the Dive during my first time, taking on each intensity slowly, although you have the option to hold down the (+) button and take it from zero to 60 in seconds. I couldn't get past the fourth intensity without completely caving and having an immediate orgasm. I was equally shocked, impressed, and confused. But most importantly, feeling so amazing and practically enlightened—thank you, oxytocin!—that I briefly thought I could solve all the world's problems. But because the Dive isn't just splashproof but fully submersible, I knew I was just getting started, and the world would have to wait. Underwater Fun Courtesy of Le Wand I've never really been into sexual activities that involve water. I learned after my first few forays into pool sex that water washes away natural lube, so my mind has categorized sexual pleasure and water separately. However, with the Dive being waterproof, I had to unlearn what I knew.
News.com.au
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Wild Secrets Satisfyer Enchant Air Pulse Rabbit Vibrator review
These products are hand-picked by our team to help make shopping easier. We may receive payments from third parties for sharing this content and when you purchase through links in this article. Product prices and offer details are not assured, and should be confirmed independently with the retailer. Learn more WARNING: Adult content. As the more intricately complicated of the sexes, it's no secret that vulva owners need more than one feature to tickle their tastebuds and tantalise them into orgasm. So when I discovered that Wild Secrets, the country's leading destination for sexual wellness online, had cosied up with the largest pleasure-tech powerhouse in the world, Satisfyer, to create a one-of-a-kind sex toy with both a vibrating shaft and suction-style clitoral stimulation, I couldn't wait to get my fingers on the Wild Secrets Enchant Air Pulse Rabbit Vibator. Because as a sex writer who's been lucky enough to have trailed some of the world's best sex toys, I don't say this lightly that if a device boasts dual functionality, run out and buy it because you won't be disappointed. And this world-first collab is no exception. Wild Secrets Enchant 9.1" Air Pulse Rabbit Vibrator - powered by Satisfyer. Picture: Wild Secrets Since Sex and the City first introduced generations of women to the powerful pleasure of a rabbit vibrator, the classic toy has gone through plenty of changes. But this latest update might just be my favourite yet. Wild Secrets has given its Enchant a glow up to feature more flexibility in the head and shaft, a sleep digital display so you never run out of power mid-pay, and upgraded to Satisfyer Pro 2 Air Pulse Technology. In other words, with its 12 internal vibration functions for your G-spot and 11 Air Pulse clitoral stimulation modes, it's the perfect package for those who love penetration alongside external pleasure. While it's got promises to blow users away (figuratively and physically I later learn), this device isn't just all about tech, because it feels like a luxury. Made from velvety soft and body-safe silicone, the curved rabbit vibrator is smooth as butter to touch and slip inside yourself – with a little help of water-based lube if you need. The only con I felt was that the clitoral stimulator, or what I call the clit sucker, didn't quite sit naturally on my most erogenous zone. But with a bit of hand-holding, I was able to shape the flexible head to my body and reach the areas where it was most needed. HOW WE TESTED THE WILD SECRETS ENCHANT 9.1' AIR PULSE RABBIT VIBRATOR In my world, a sex toy is never just for solo play and I love nothing more than bringing it into the bedroom with me. So when my long-distance boyfriend flew into town, I handed him the toy and the reins, giving him total control over my pleasure. With him in the driver's seat, I lay back on my bed while he flicked through the buttons and got familiar with our added extra. And then he delved right into it. WHAT WAS THE EXPERIENCE LIKE? I often find vibrators a tad tricky to manoeuvre, but with a slick of lube and my naked boyfriend beside me, it slid right in. Then my partner flicked the switch. Like an earthquake deep inside me, the Enchant began to emit waves of pleasure that grew with every level of pressure wave intensity and vibration function and trembled through my vaginal walls. Shaking with ecstasy that sent shivers down my arms, the power of not one but two independently controlled motors was almost too much to bear as I leant in and rode the waves of satisfaction. HOW POWERFUL WAS THE TOY? COULD IT STIMULATE AN ORGASM? With both the pressure wave intensity and G-spot vibration function at their highest peak, this is one hell of a powerful sex toy not to be underestimated. And while I don't usually orgasm from a vibrator alone, this double-whammy with its clit sucking action was enough to push me over the edge, sending me spiralling into a never-ending delight. DOES IT OFFER MULTIPLE OR VARIABLE SPEEDS? Yes, just in case I haven't shouted about this enough, the Enchant features 11 pressure wave intensities and 12 G-spot vibration functions which are all controlled on the digital display, as well as the charge level. Simply lay back and flick through the options until you find your perfect combo. IS THE ENCHANT USER FRIENDLY? It always takes me a while to get my head and hands around a new sex toy's functions, but once I've got a grip on how it works and exactly what will get me to climax, I'm a well-seasoned pro and the Enchant was very straight forward. IS IT EASY TO CLEAN? Absolutely. With its super smooth silicone and waterproof ability, the Enchant is super easy to wash down with water and gentle soap or an antibacterial toy cleaner after a messy session. Or better yet, take it into the shower with you and knock off two birds with one stone and then let it fully dry before putting it away (or you could keep it on your bedside table to use again and again later on …). HOW MUCH IS THE ENCHANT? The Enchant is $159.99 which I think is a steal for a two-in-one toy with a motor that gives you an orgasm like that. VERDICT: IS THE WILD SECRETS ENCHANT 9.1' AIR PULSE RABBIT VIBRATOR WORTH BUYING? While I had my reservations about an internal vibrator, being a girlie who loves clitoral stimulation, the Enchant blew my expectations out of the water. Soft and luxurious with the perfect balance between firm and flexible, this toy feels amazing against the skin, while the curved shape fits perfectly in the palm and against the body for satisfying sensations. But it's the suction-style clitoral stimulator that steals the show with its huge variety of patterns and intensities meaning there's something to suit every taste and mood. Whether you want a slow tease or want to go hard, a setting exists to send pleasure radiating through your entire body for a toe-curling, never-ending finish – solo or with a partner. As a sex and relationships writer, Ebony Leigh is Australia's answer to Carrie Bradshaw, if she was a Samantha. Inviting readers under the covers to share her erotic stories and blow the top of taboos with no subjects off limits, Leigh is your unrestricted pass into the scandalous sexploits of an insatiable 30-something.
